Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill was asked for comment today regarding the domestic violence claims made by his estranged wife.
Hill’s attorney Julius Collins gave a statement USA TODAY Sports denying the claims and saying that Vaccaro only amended the initial petition for separation.
‘The new allegations that Ms. Vaccaro and her counsel have decided to allege are all unsubstantiated, untrue and an attempt to generate bad media coverage for Mr. Hill and therefore extort a large settlement offer from Mr. Hill,’ the statement read in part.
“I’m a role model to a lot of people,” Hill said today. “I’m a mentor to a lot of people. So I’ve got to be able to set a great example.
“All the noise, I feel like if you allow that kind of stuff to get in the way of what you’re trying to do, it can only cloud what you’re really trying to get accomplished.’
Hill and the rest of the Dolphins are in Miami this week for the team’s home opener against the New England Patriots.
Miami suffered the biggest loss in the league last week to the Indianapolis Colts. The Dolphins had just 211 yards of offense – third-fewest in the league – in the 33-8 loss. Hill had a team-high 40 receiving yards on four catches.
Hill was asked whether he’s still happy and wants to remain in Miami amid rumors that the team may trade him.
“No comment, too,” Hill said. “Like I said, man, I’m blessed to be here, dawg. Each and every day, I don’t take lightly. I’m going to continue to work my tail off. So at this point, whatever happens, happens. I’m happy here. I would love to be here.”